YouTube Cheat Sheet

Here’s a cheat sheet for some common actions and features on YouTube:

Basic Actions

  • Upload a Video:
    • Click on the camera icon and select “Upload Video” to share your content.
  • Like a Video:
    • Click the thumbs-up icon to like a video.
  • Dislike a Video:
    • Click the thumbs-down icon to dislike a video.
  • Comment on a Video:
    • Type your comment in the comment section below a video.
  • Subscribe to a Channel:
    • Click the red “Subscribe” button to subscribe to a channel.

Profile Customization

  • Profile Picture:
    • Upload or change your profile picture.
  • Channel Banner:
    • Add or change your channel banner.
  • About Section:
    • Edit your channel description and details in the “About” section.

YouTube Studio

  • Access YouTube Studio:
    • Manage your videos, analytics, and settings.
  • Video Manager:
    • Organize and edit your uploaded videos.

Playlists

  • Create a Playlist:
    • Group videos together by creating playlists.
  • Add Videos to Playlist:
    • Add videos to playlists for easy access.

Advanced Features

  • YouTube Premiere:
    • Schedule a video premiere for a live debut.
  • YouTube Live:
    • Go live to interact with your audience in real-time.
  • Community Tab:
    • Engage with your audience through the Community tab.

Analytics

  • YouTube Analytics:
    • Analyze video performance, audience demographics, etc.
  • Traffic Sources:
    • Identify where your viewers discover your videos.

Monetization

  • Enable Monetization:
    • Apply for the YouTube Partner Program for monetization.
  • Ad Formats:
    • Explore different ad formats for monetized videos.

Privacy and Settings

  • Video Privacy Settings:
    • Set videos as public, private, or unlisted.
  • Notification Settings:
    • Customize notification preferences for your channel.

Mobile App

  • Mobile Uploads:
    • Use the YouTube mobile app for on-the-go uploading.
  • Notifications on Mobile:
    • Customize mobile notification settings.

YouTube Shorts

  • Create Shorts:
    • Make and share short-form videos using YouTube Shorts.
  • Shorts Tab:
    • Explore the Shorts tab for a feed of short videos.

Content ID

  • Content ID Matching:
    • Manage and monitor copyrighted content using Content ID.
  • Rights Management:
    • Enforce your rights and manage content ownership.

Collaboration

  • Collaborate with Other YouTubers:
    • Explore collaborations to grow your audience.
  • YouTube Community Guidelines:
    • Adhere to YouTube’s community guidelines for content.

YouTube Ads

  • Google Ads for YouTube:
    • Explore advertising options using Google Ads.

This cheat sheet covers a variety of actions and features on YouTube. As YouTube regularly updates its features, it’s beneficial to explore settings and options for the most current experience.